Recognizing Up and Coming SME Through The ASEAN IN Award 2017

The Malaysia Global Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 1st ASEAN IN Award 2017 in December and in the co-operation of Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia and Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia.

The official launch which was held on the 12th of October 2017 at MTREE Hotel started with a welcome note presented by Dato' Sri Dr. Alex Ong, President of Malaysia Global Chamber of Commerce emphasized on the objectives to enhance the Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) and Startups branding and credibility. Furthermore, the winners will receive mentorship to expand businesses to other ASEAN countries. There are three categories in the Award competition namely Top IN Personality Award, Top IN Entrepreneur Award, Top IN Corporate Award. The organizer is expecting approximately 50 brands to participate in this Award.

The event continued with a speech by the co-organizer Emage by Evelyn Ch’ng on the vision and mission and its foundation for The ASEAN IN Award 2017. The co-founder also highlighted that the future to award less fortunate with disability entrepreneurs and it is part of the organizer contribution to the society. Further, the Award illustrated on the implications of this opportunity when it opens the market to more than 626 million people and the younger generation that need to be aware of the importance of bridging and networking in ASEAN.

Alongside with the organizers are Professor Dr. Gan from Genesis Academy had shared the importance of continuous learning as an entrepreneur and Dr. Janson Ang, The Givingbank.com & Janson Group talked about the three key pillars of Innovative, Intellectual, and Infinity.

This Award is set to be the platform for thought leadership and experience on the trends and business opportunities for start-ups and upcoming Entrepreneurs by established entrepreneurs who have managed to break the boundaries in ASEAN.

The ASEAN IN Award 2017 is set up to groom and to bridge boundaries and barriers for ASEAN youth of innovative market. The organizers emphasized to create more awareness among entrepreneurs and upcoming entrepreneurs about The ASEAN IN Award. The Award will encourage and promote further business opportunities among ASEAN Entrepreneurs from fellow ASEAN countries.